Senate Approves 'Do-Not-Spam' Regulations

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WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday in a unanimous vote approved a bill designed to regulate unwanted commercial e-mail and set up a “Do-Not-Spam” registry, similar to the national Do-Not-Call registry intended to shield consumers from unwanted telemarketing solicitations.

The Senate voted 97 to 0 in favor of a bill sponsored by Sen. Conrad Burns, a Republican from Montana, and Sen. Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat. The House of Representatives has yet to draft a similar proposal for consideration.

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